DTW
Detroit
United States
6,707 km
4,168 miles
LYS
Lyon
France
Distance
6,707 km
4,168 mi / 3,622 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
53°
northeast

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DTW LYS
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport
IATA Code DTW LYS
ICAO Code KDTW LFLL
City Detroit Lyon
Country United States France
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Paris
Elevation 645 ft 821 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 45.730000, 5.090000

Detroit (DTW) to Lyon (LYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) in Lyon, France is 6,707 kilometers (4,168 miles / 3,622 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with France. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:23 in Detroit, it's 22:23 in Lyon. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Lyon (LYS) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 302° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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